Galway
The information contained in the Planet Youth Galway Reports is presented here in the Galway section of the website. The reports contain the responses of 2,613 pupils who sat the Junior Certificate in Galway in June 2018. The survey was conducted in October 2018 after their return to school. The data gives an interesting insight into the lives of young people and what’s it’s like growing up in Galway at the moment. It also shows some information on the risk and protective factors in their social environment.
Substance Use
Substance Use
47%
Pupils in Galway who have been drunk once or more in their lifetime
Pupils in Galway who have been drunk once or more in their lifetime
Leisure Time
Leisure Time
15%
Pupils in Galway who were outside after midnight once or more in the past week
Pupils in Galway who were outside after midnight once or more in the past week
Wellbeing Indicators
Wellbeing Indicators
22%
Pupils in Galway who report feeling nervousness often in the past week
Pupils in Galway who report feeling nervousness often in the past week
Parents & Family
Parents & Family
69%
Pupils in Galway say it is easy to discuss personal affairs with their parents
Pupils in Galway say it is easy to discuss personal affairs with their parents
School
School
85%
Pupils in Galway who often or almost always feel safe at school
Pupils in Galway who often or almost always feel safe at school